Greece, Turkey Battle Fierce Fires As Heatwave Continues
Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a ‘critical situation,’ while neighbouring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of wildfires. Greece and Turkey have been fighting blaze upon blaze over the past week, hit […]
Canada’s Quinn Becomes First Transgender Olympic Medalist
Canadian footballer Quinn became the first openly transgender athlete to win an Olympic medal on Friday in another trailblazing moment at the Tokyo Games for the marginalised community. Quinn — who goes by a single name and uses the pronouns ‘they’ and ‘their’ — begun the gold-medal match against Sweden, which was won by Canada […]
Surprise As Oba Of Benin’s Wife Delivers Quadruplets
The fifth wife of Oba of Benin, Princess (Oloi) Esosa, has given birth to a set of quadruplets, consisting of three princes and a princess. Africa Today News, New York reports that His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, announced the good news at the palace in Benin at […]
PDP Crisis: BoT, Govs To Decide Secondus’ Fate Monday
The leadership of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on Monday hold a crucial meeting with Governors elected on the platform of the party, to decide the fate of the national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus. Africa Today News, New York believes that forces believed to be motivated by the […]
Why I Annulled June 12 Election Involving MKO – Babangida
Former Nigerian head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, has opened up on why he annulled the June 12, 1993 election, which is widely believed to have been won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, M.K.A, Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Babaginda, who was the military ruler then, blamed the annulment on the possibility of a deadly […]
Enugu, Kaduna, 11 Other Commands Get New Police Commissioners
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate posting of Commissioners of Police to take over the leadership in 13 state commands, amongst them are Enugu, Kaduna as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This move was announced in a statement by Mr. Frank Mba, who is the Force Public Relations Officer […]
What Messi Did For Barcelona Was Mind-Blowing – FIFA
The world football governing body, FIFA, has reacted to the departure of Lionel Messi from Barcelona, asserting what the Argentine did for the La Liga club ‘was utterly mind-blowing.’ Barcelona announced Messi’s departure on Thursday after both parties had initially agreed to sign a new contract. However, the 34-year-old who scored 672 goals in 778 […]
South Africa’s Ex-President, Jacob Zuma Seriously Sick
Jailed South Africa’s ex-President, Jacob Zuma was admitted to the hospital on Friday, Africa Today News, New York reports. This is coming less than a week before Zuma, who was jailed for contempt of court last month, is due in court for a separate graft trial. The Department of Correctional Services made this disclosure in […]
Venezuela Moves To Slash Six Zeroes From Currency
Economically battered Venezuela has concluded plans to slash six zeroes off its currency – the bolivar to make it easier to use, the central bank. According to a press statement, the Central bank of the country stated that the change will take effect October 1 with the issuance of new currency notes. ‘All monetary amounts […]
6 Paramilitaries To Die For Killing Protesters In Sudan
A Sudanese court yesterday sentenced six members of a feared paramilitary force to death for killing six protesters during a 2019 demonstration over food and fuel shortages in the troubled African country. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the protesters, including four schoolchildren, were shot dead in July 2019 in the city of Al-Obeid […]
Mixed Feelings As China Pledges 2bn Vaccine Doses To World
The President of China, Xi Jinping on Thursday revealed that will ‘strive to provide’ two billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to the world this year while also donating $100 million to the international vaccine distribution system known as Covax. The pledge came in a written message by Xi to a video forum on vaccine cooperation as […]
Chelsea Coach, Tuchel Opens Up On Lukaku Speculations
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has broken his silence on the pursuit by the Champions League holders for Inter Milan hitman, Romelu Lukaku. Tuchel branded Lukaku ‘a fantastic player’ when questioned on a possible move for the Inter Milan striker during the current transfer window. Africa Today News, New York gathered that having been frustrated in […]